6 Savory Oatmeal Recipes to Try Before Your Next Run
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Runners love a good oatmeal recipe to whip up before or after their morning run. And while bananas and peanut butter are tasty, healthy add-ins, you can up your oatmeal game with savory toppings and mix-ins. Plus, adding unexpected ingredients such as smoked salmon or arugula pushes these oatmeal recipes into the grain bowl category, which means you can enjoy your go-to oats for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Try one (or all) of these healthy, savory oatmeal recipes to fuel your next run.
Everything Bagel Oatmeal With Smoked Salmon
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Mix crème fraîche into oatmeal and top with salmon and seasoning mix.
Avocado Toast Oatmeal
This is basically the oatmeal version of avocado toast, and it's packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins E and K.
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1 tsp. pepitas
dash hot sauce (optional)
Fan avocado slices over oatmeal, then slide on egg and sprinkle with pepitas and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
Healthy Greens Oatmeal
Warm oatmeal wilts your greens, making it easy to down a big portion of veggies—no salad needed.
1 cup baby arugula, lightly packed
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Tbsp. chopped parsley
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Stir in arugula while oatmeal is still very hot. Let sit for one minute to wilt greens, then top with goat cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts.
Louisiana Shrimp Oatmeal
oz. shredded cooked chicken.
1 Tbsp. butter
3 oz. crumbled fresh goat cheese
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce (about 1/8 tsp.)
Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Melt butter over medium heat and sauté shrimp, adding Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice when shrimp are opaque. Stir sautéed shrimp into oatmeal; top with parsley.
Tahini Mediterranean Chicken Oatmeal
Use leftover chicken and sesame-based tahini for a quick meal that’s high in protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fat.
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1.5 Tbsp. tahini
large pickle, chopped or relish
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Top oatmeal with chicken and tahini, and drizzle with oil and lime juice.
Peanut Butter and Pickle Oatmeal
Pickles and peanut butter are runner staples—the former is high in sodium to help you rehydrate, while the latter is a good source of protein and healthy fat. If you never thought to try them together, this is a good place to start.
1/4 large pickle, chopped (or relish)
1 oz. shredded cooked chicken
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